After last week's introduction to the fundamentals of cube draft, I'm diving into some more nuanced discussion on cube (but mostly why you should take the good cards). I'm also showcasing all the creative cube genres the community has cooked up! 

Sam Black's "Unexploitable Cube Drafting" - https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/2023/10/unexploitable-cube-drafting/ 

Sam Black's Drafting Archetypes Episode 91: Cube! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2yTkkz8wbg

All the cubes mentioned in this podcast: 

Arthur's Peasant Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/psnt 

Justin's Standard Greatest Hits - https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/08f3868f-c542-4cd8-ad51-37df8d864176 

Neoclassical Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/neoclassical 

Arthur's Monowhite Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/whitecube 

 Matt's BUGaboo - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/eb3cbb79-8a28-44b9-9df4-ec83203c5f19 

The Cascade Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/cascadecube 

The Turbo Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/turbo 

100 Ornithopters - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/100-ornithopters 

Pisscube - https://www.cubecobra.com/cube/overview/f318aa56-6615-4c02-8173-53aed9f11856 

The Chicago Cube - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/TheChicagoCube 

El Classico - https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/63275d20e755840f6cab1b03 

Are you a limited sicko who's cube curious? I'm diving into the subtle differences between booster draft and cube draft, including what makes a card powerful, and how to evaluate interaction and fixing.

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

Taking a peek at an unsupported archetype in OM1! Black and green have some particularly synergistic cards that work uniquely well in tandem.

Example decks courtesy of Marc Anderson 

https://www.17lands.com/deck/b88bf57ed797481b939732539748af63/0?view=deck 

https://www.17lands.com/deck/6baac8a6905e4b9996460bddc0270ecb/0?view=deck 

https://www.17lands.com/deck/a49e5dd0b89f4f41a13fdafecc89b3eb/0?view=deck 

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

An in-depth look at my Arena Cube! 

Cubecobra list - https://cubecobra.com/cube/list/samp 

Trophy Decks thread - https://bsky.app/profile/sampratt.bsky.social/post/3lu7e627da225 

Recross the Path (cube interview podcast) ft. me and this cube - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jstoBuLlCW1iqthwGZHly

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

A deep dive into Blue White Modified in OM1! Come find out the best little dudes to play and the best ways to make them bigger. 

https://www.17lands.com/deck/19710276db5442b0a5f9c975e8bb9c1f/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/b3f0f22acbd7482ba2c807cc1c66c63c/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/900c74ce57524ec097a9c50b7e23bafa/0?view=deck

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts 

My thoughts on the controversial Spider-Man set, plus some strategic insight into what I think of Pick 2 drafts and this format!

Mark Rosewater's article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/spider-man-magic-meets-marvel 

Eric Engelhard's article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/spider-man-swinging-into-design 

Rhystic Studies article - https://rhysticstudies.substack.com/p/the-rules-text-is-irrelevant 

Time to take a look back at Edge of Eternities! The final vibe check on Spacecraft, looking back at my early-season slump, and checking after the 10th Play Booster format. 

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Grab bag episode for EOE! I talk through a handful of sweet interactions at commons, plus why you should be a little more willing to play a Quench. 

catscandal's Azorius Midrange article - https://abitterblossom.wordpress.com/2025/08/22/azorius-midrange-in-edge-of-eternities-draft/

Friso's WB writeup - https://docs.google.com/document/d/19PFQ4vazJC_TX8yfsMhwDIjA7Rl6ThDs828tsG9lcHg/edit?tab=t.0

me on Magic Numbers with Sierkovitz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBF2Z0-SwI4&t=3347s

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

Red week! Drafting red in EOE really clicked for me this week - tune in to learn why you shouldn't be afraid to get deep into the color, and why you should be building your decks around a 7 mana 4/4.

UR - https://www.17lands.com/deck/a842280f5b13479880a666a7fec39fc6/0?view=deck 

This week I'm diving into Perigee Beckoner, one of the sweetest black commons in EOE, and exploring the myriad of combos and synergy this card provides. 

BU - https://www.17lands.com/deck/6082db0ccd3e4efea19c5cf4969bd9a0/0?view=deck

BU - https://www.17lands.com/deck/c13142f81e02420ca35155e22043ce21/1?view=deck 

Sierkovitz - Resources in Limited - should timestamp you to the "Mana spent" chart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPhrtvHwcvU&t=2221s 

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts